Stories Related to Legislation Would Parole Certain Inmates At 55 If Eligible

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York prison inmates would be eligible for parole once they reach 55 after serving 15 consecutive years under legislation being considered by the Democratic-controlled state Legislature.While the measure introduced in the Senate by Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-Manhattan, doesn't mandate an inmate's release at 55, it would allow the state parole board to evaluate whether an older prisoner should be released.Hoylman introduced the bill a week before [...]

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